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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R

Portability
56
Imaging
92
Features
78
Overall
86
Hasselblad X2D 100c front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Hasselblad X2D
(Full Review)
  • 100MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.60" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 895g - 149 x 106 x 75mm
  • Launched September 2022
  • Succeeded the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7R II
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R Overview

Let's look more closely at the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Hasselblad and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the X2D (100MP) and A7R (36MP) and the X2D (Medium format) and A7R (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The X2D was announced 8 years later than the A7R and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Hasselblad X2D being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the X2D scores against the A7R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X2D over the Sony A7R

 X2D A7R 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022February 2014More recent by 105 months
Screen size3.60"3"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution2360k1230kSharper screen (+1130k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Hasselblad X2D

 A7R X2D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X2D and Sony A7R

 X2D A7R 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Hasselblad X2D provides outer dimensions of 149mm x 106mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Hasselblad X2D versus Sony A7R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the X2D vs the A7R.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X2D and A7R is 56 and 78 respectively.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2D and A7R.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X2D with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Hasselblad X2D will offer you extra detail with its extra 64MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern X2D should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Portrait photography details
Sony A7R Portrait photography details
95
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
amazing sensor resolution (100MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
84
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Street photography highlights
Sony A7R Street photography highlights
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (895 grams)
80
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than average (465 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
89
silent shooting (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (100MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.3 frames/s)
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent megapixels (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Travel photography advice
Sony A7R Travel photography advice
60
environment sealing
provides touch focus
amazing sensor resolution (100MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (895g)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than average (465 grams)
weather proofing
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
not so great battery life (340 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X2D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R as a Landscape photography camera
87
manual focus
change lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
big screen (3.60")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (100MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
excellent megapixels (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X2D Vlogging features
Sony A7R Vlogging features
30
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
does have mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great ( pixels)
heavier than competition in class (895g)
36
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
lighter than average (465g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Hasselblad X2D vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X2D and Sony A7R
 Hasselblad X2D 100cSony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Name Hasselblad Sony
Model Hasselblad X2D 100c Sony Alpha A7R
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 100MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 11656 x 8742 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 294 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Hasselblad X Sony E
Available lenses 13 121
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.60 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.87x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4080s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/6000s -
Continuous shutter rate 3.3 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings TTL center weighted system, compatible with Nikon System Flashes no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 gr (1.97 pounds) 465 gr (1.03 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 106 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 340 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage CFexpress Type B, 1TB Internal Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $8,199 $1,898